Articles tagged as: Indianapolis
August 25, 2022
Community speaks out against measures that would impact those experiencing homelessness
The Indianapolis City-County Council is considering two proposals to address the needs of people unhoused in Indianapolis.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2022
Funds for pop-up food distribution targets neighborhoods
The city of Indianapolis awarded Midwest Food Bank nearly $2.5 million in federal funds for food program expansion.
Read MoreAugust 24, 2022
Why is it hard to get more beds for more people who need them?
Indianapolis needs more supportive housing – to transition out of addiction, or to live with access to mental health support – but some neighbors don’t want it in their backyards. There are zoning hurdles too.
Read MoreAugust 22, 2022
More Indianapolis streets to undergo 2-way conversions
The completed 2-way traffic change along Fort Wayne Avenue will slow traffic and add to a new transportation corridor.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2022
Plans to end homelessness in Indianapolis hinge on housing
In 2018 when the city of Indianapolis laid out plans to end homelessness, it set out a goal that by 2023 no one experiences more than 30 days without a permanent, safe, affordable place to live.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2022
New report underscores Indiana's lack of legal protections for tenants
Legal experts say a new report on evictions in Indianapolis underscores the lack of protection for tenants. Researchers from Indianapolis-based community data center SAVI, found that properties with more health department complaints also had higher eviction rates.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2022
Local initiative helps veterans start businesses
A national organization incubator helps military veterans and spouses start and grow successful businesses and startups. Bunker Labs is a nonprofit ambassador program in more than 30 U.S. cities where participants take part in a year-long, cohort-based development program.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2022
A small group of landlords is responsible for a majority of Indianapolis evictions
A report, produced by the Indianapolis-based community data center SAVI, found that between January and June of 2022 roughly two-thirds of evictions came from large apartment complexes.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2022
Finding good policies to help people experiencing homelessness still a struggle
Policies to help people experiencing homelessness in Indianapolis can work and a new report explores best practices.
Read MoreAugust 12, 2022
Indiana, Purdue universities plan Indianapolis campus split
Indiana University and Purdue University officials announced plans Friday to split up control of the Indianapolis campus that the schools have shared for more than 50 years.
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